As a clinical psychologist, an immigrant, and a professor who teaches graduate psychology courses, I know that a handful of immigrants who have taken the EPPP many times have been dealing with the frustration of trying to pass a test that has not been normed on a multicultural group of test takers. The proposed measures of lowering the score to 400 do not address the inherent bias in the EPPP. While the 400 score may help those between 400 and 500, others do not get to the 400 score because English isn't their first language. Focusing merely on lowering scores does not address the more significant issue, namely "differential validity." When conducting an evaluation, psychology trained us the validity must be established for each test usage for all populations of interest. Yet EPPP does not seem to do this; isn't this the opposite of the fundamentals of an evaluation?  Various research studies very well document that the validity of the EPPP has not been established for under-represented groups. It is also well documented that EPPP discriminates against marginalized groups, creating an additional barrier to licensure. Using standardized tests to assess competency goes against the profession's fundamental principles, that is, prioritizing an individual's unique circumstances, needs, and experiences. I urge you to address the root of the problem by coming up with an alternative path to licensure for those possessing the requisite skills, knowledge, and cultural competence to practice psychology in this great state of Virginia.